6 Ways To Go Green In Snowaboarding
Share Buy a Green Board Invest in a snowboard made from green materials. The Burton Eco Nico is a good example. Visit Eco-Friendly Resorts There are ski resorts that take measures to be green. Skiing and snowboarding are often done at the same places. Here’s a list of the best and worst ski areas. Travel Well Avoiding plane travel, riding in a carpool, training or busing are all eco-friendly ways of getting to your favorite slopes. Recycle... Read More
NWFramed
Share Here’s a little video project that the team at NWevolution worked on. I hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ762DTqsnI&hl=en&fs=1&] Read More
Day 12 – Hiking Coal Creek
Share The trailhead of this hike is located right off Coal Creek Parkway between 405 and Newcastle. It’s a small dirt parking lot which fits about 6-7 cars. You’ll see lots of knocked over trees and erosion around the trail but the trail itself is well maintained. The hike starts out very close to Coal Creek. After leaving the trail head you can hear the parkway for a while, but soon it fades away as you get deeper into the park. From this trailhead... Read More
Day 8 – Wilderness Creek Trail
Share Before I get into the details of this hike make sure you watch the video because I’m running a little contest at this trail! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxQc3IvAQPE&hl=en&fs=1&] This is a hike that to get you in shape that has easy access. The trail is mostly dry but there’s plenty of water running down the Wilderness Creek. This route takes about 2 hours from start to finish (it all depends on your skill level) The... Read More
Day 5 – Sea Kayaking On The Puget Sound
ShareFor my 5th day of r 31 days of 31 activities my sister and I headed down to Alki Beach to do some sea kayaking on the Puget Sound. Known by Seattle residents as one of the only “real” beaches area in the city, Alki beach is often compared to Southern California for its rollerblading, bicycling and jogging activities along the waterfront. Reminiscent also of European seaside towns, its narrow strip of sand accents the bustling cafes... Read More
Day 3 Biking – 31 Days of 31 Activities
ShareSince I’ve moved back to the Northwest my road bike has been sitting in the garage. So, for my third day it seemed fitting to pump up the tiers and take the trusty bike out for a spin down at the Cedar River Trail. I haven’t had such a calming experience like that for a long time. With the fall colors blanketing the trees and the crisp air on my face it truly didn’t even feel like I went to work that day. I hope you enjoy and Today we’re... Read More
Day 2 of 31 Days of 31 Activities
ShareSo the story goes on the second day that the initial idea had to be ditched since Cory and Karl ran supper late. However, I had a backup event in my pocket and we drove out to Bellevue, WA to Sky High Sports. If you haven’t been to this place you need to go at least one time. Sky High Sports is a massive warehouse full of trampolines that are linked together along with a huge foam pit to work on some new tricks without hurting yourself. Over... Read More
Poo Poo Point – Day 1 of 31
ShareToday was the first day of the 31 days of 31 activities. I started the project when I was traveling the last couple of days but it didn’t seem fitting to put them in since it wasn’t in the northwest. Anyways my long time friend Cory and I met up at Poo Poo Point in Issaquah, WA for a great hike. Watch the video below for our adventure and make sure you watch the end for a good laugh. I’m also looking for new ideas and people to go out and... Read More
Maryhill Festival of Speed
ShareFor those who don’t know I’ve started a new project called NWevolution a social networking site for action sports in the northwest. It just got start about 2 months ago and I’m finally getting some momentum with our content creation and user interaction. Just over a week ago a couple of friends and I went out to the Maryhill Festival of Speed to shoot video of the five day event. It was quite the experience; from setting up camp to going... Read More
Wakeboarding – Lake Sammamish
ShareAfter being gone for eight years in Arizona this was my first time having a full summer since I left after graduating high school to hang out with some of my friends that I grew up with. The first guy in the video is one of my oldest friends, Cory Beate. This video project actually lead to a new endevor (www.nwevolution.com) with all of the guys. NWevolution is a social networking site for action sports in the northwest. Check it out and let... Read More
